The sound of Paradise is one steeped in fuzzed-out garage stomp and unhinged visceral jams. The title track from their forthcoming album Diary Of An Old Soul is so authentically primal, so reverential in its steady blues chug and psych-pop overcoat that is should come with a “If found, please return to the 60s” sticker. Marvellous stuff – listen for yourself. The album is out … Continue reading Introducing >>> Paradise
Luke Roberts is a native of Nashville, who has spent years in Portland, Brooklyn, and travelling the country by greyhound, train hopping and RV. His debut album Big Bells and Dime Songs reflected those wandering travels with a wild-west homeless feel, but new album, The Iron Gates at Throop and Newport has a different feel – more philosophical and with added flesh on the bones. While … Continue reading New Album From Luke Roberts
Jenny Gillespie’s new EP Belita is an intoxicating blend of folk, indie pop and post-rock. Here’s the wonderful opening track from the EP, Creature Of Our Make, featuring two more MM faves: Sam Amidon on backing vocals and violin, and alt-country stalwart Jim White on drums. Visit her website here. a Continue reading MM Shorts 100: Jenny Gillespie
Cheers Elephant are a psych-pop outfit from Philadelphia who describe their music as “Chew It Up, Spit It Out, Rock And Roll“, and so it proves on new album Like Wind Blows Fire. It is raw, rootsy, psychedelic pop rock, digging deep into three-part harmonies and arranging songs that’ll make your dad’s toe tap, your mom’s hip shake, and your sister’s heart throb. A style reminiscent … Continue reading New Album From Cheers Elephant
Tu Fawning are one of those bands that defy conventional descriptions. Following their acclaimed debut Hearts On Hold, comparisons varied wildly from Portishead to Tom Waits to the Liars and even Jay Z. What is obvious is their love and flair for both the antique and the modern, for big band jazz and crooners of the 20s, for hip hop and rap, for Hawaiian and … Continue reading The Return Of Tu Fawning
What better way to start the weekend than with almost eight minutes of heavy riffage from the mighty Black Mountain. This track, Mary Lou, comes from their soundtrack to new film Year Zero. The album is out on Jagjaguwar on the 4th March. Download Black Mountain – Mary Lou mp3 (from Year Zero Original Soundtrack) Continue reading MM Shorts 99: Black Mountain
Another week, another gin. A creature of habit on a Friday night, contemplating the week gone by. Oh the times they are a changing. What’s so familiar has altered beyond all comprehension. Still look for the humour, as is the way. Pack off a very Southern sounding MM to the “ticket place” in the heart of Sunderland with four children and £30. Spend £30 make … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (17th February)
Portland Oregon’s acclaimed folksters Horse Feathers are getting ready to release their fourth album Cynic’s New Year on Kill Rock Stars. Pre-orders are expected to start shipping in mid-April (order here) and until then we have the rather tasty first cut. Download Horse Feathers – Fit Against The Country mp3 (from Cynic’s New Year) Continue reading MM Shorts 98: New From Horse Feathers
Here is another taste of migratory folk troubadour Guy Capecelatro III’s excellent new album North For The Winter. Girlfriends is the latest offering from it and it is another example of Capecelatro’s sly observation and mischievous lyrics as he ponders whether his old girlfriends still behave in the way they used to (drive their father’s fancy cars, drink peach schnapps and take their dresses off … Continue reading More From Guy Capecelatro III
Hardcore enthusiasts Hold Your Horse Is have made the lead-off single from their forthcoming new album available for free download. The appropriately named Title Track is ninety seconds or so of classy mayhem. Watch it. Download it. a a Continue reading MM Shorts 97: Hold Your Horse Is
